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STATE OF THE WORLD’S BIRDS
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INTRODUCTION
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Biodiversity underpins our lives, but is rapidly being eroded
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Birds are an important component of biodiversity
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Key species identify key sites- Important Bird Areas
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We value birds for many reasons
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STATE
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Numerous bird species have been driven extinct
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Many bird species are close to extinction
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Bird species are becoming more threatened
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Many common bird species are declining
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PRESSURE
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Human actions are putting pressure on species, sites and habitats
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Invasive alien species, including diseases, are spreading
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Agriculture destroys and degrades more habitat than any other factor
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Forest loss is one of the major threats to biodiversity
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Infrastructure development is a growing problem
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Pollution remains a serious concern
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Overexploitation affects many bird species
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Commercial fisheries seriously threaten seabirds
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Human-induced climate change may pose the greatest challenge
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Threats to biodiversity have much deeper causes
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RESPONSE
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Sound environmental governance is the fundamental starting point for conservation
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Larger and better-targeted investment is needed for effective conservation
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Linking biodiversity conservation to people’s livelihoods and wellbeing
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Building broad constituencies of people to bring about change
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Sustaining birds and biodiversity in the wider landscape and seascape
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Conserving Important Birds Areas as key sites for biodiversity
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Species can be saved from extinction
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Birds can help us keep track of progress
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OTHER SOWB RESOURCES
Web Resources: http://www.biodiversityinfo.org/default.php?r=sowbhome
Handbook: (contact) [email protected]
S T A T E O F T H E W O R L D ’ S B I R D 2 0 0 4Indicators for our changing world
An assessment from the BirdLife Partnership
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